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The best playlists, songs and artists to listen to – plus, the latest music news from around the world

The 50 greatest breakup songs of all time
Some are rightous cries of joy following the end of a rough union. Others are pensive meditations on human connection.

The 50 best Beatles songs
We whittle down the entire output of the Fab Four down to a fab fifty

The 20 best songs about power
Power corrupts. But power also slaps...

The 30 best inspirational songs of all time
Next time you’re feeling down, take a cue from these 30 pop-music affirmations.
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Glastonbury 2022: everything you need to know about the legendary festival’s return
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The 50 best ’90s songs
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The 15 best Irish songs for St. Patrick’s Day
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Budapest’s spectacular new concert hall is part gig venue, part urban forest
The House of Hungarian Music is a dramatic (and costly) celebration of the country’s musical heritage

The 100 best party songs ever made
Put the best party songs on your celebration playlist and you’re guaranteed a body-moving dance explosion